CHINA, SONG-YUAN DYNASTY (960-1368) AND LATER

The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.

We have sought to record changes in the condition of these pieces acquired after their initial manufacture.

The qingbai glazed bowl (Diam.: 18.7 cm) :
- There is fritting to the mouth rim, associated with some small nicks.
- There are some surface scratches / very thin crackles, mainly on the exterior of the bowl.
- There are some nicks around the foot rim.
- There are some firing flaws.
- The mouth rim possibly slightly polished.

The white-glazed bowl with double fish decoration (Diam.: 17.8 cm) :
- The mouth rim was polished.
- There are some firing flaws.
- There are few minute nicks around the rim.

The celadon-glazed bowl (Diam.: 18.6 cm) :
- The mouth rim was possibly polished.
- There are some nicks to the foot rim.
- There are firing flaws.


The undecorated white-glazed dish (Diam.: 19.8 cm) :
- There are some firing flaws.
- There are some scratches.

The small lobed crackled dish (Diam.: 10.7 cm) :
- It is in good condition.

The ding molded flower dish (Diam.: 16.6 cm) :
- There are some crackles to the base.
- Otherwise, it is in overall good condition.

The white-glazed dish with incised flower decoration (Diam.: 15.4 cm) :
- There are very few nicks to the mouth rim.
- There are firing flaws and kiln grits.

All the dishes with some general age-related wear as can be expected.